FIRST Robotics Competition International Kickoff Event

Nearly 100,000 High School Students Worldwide Tuning in for Unveiling of 2019 Robotics Challenge: DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE Presented by the Boeing Company

Who: FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) will be joined by public figures to launch the 2019 season of the FIRST^®Robotics Competition – DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE Presented By The Boeing Company – with a worldwide Kickoff event powered by Rockwell Automation originating from Manchester, N.H.

— The 2019 season will include 3,940 teams from more than 30 countries nearly 100,000 high school students) in grades 9-12 participating in 173 Regional and District events.

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— At Kickoff, teams will be shown the DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE game field and challenge details for the first time.– Teams will receive a Kit of Parts made up of motors, batteries, control system components, construction materials and a mix of additional automation components – with limited instructions.– Teams will have l*********** to design and build a robot to meet this year’s engineering challenge. Dignitaries and public figures will deliver remarks on video and in-person, including:

— New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu;

— Dean Kamen, President, DEKA Research & Development and Founder, FIRST;

— Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST Distinguished Advisor, and Co-Chair of the FIRST Executive Advisory Board; Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;

— FIRST students & special guests

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What: Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. FIRSTRobotics Competition is an annual competition that challenges high school students – working alongside professional mentors – to construct a robot and compete in tournaments that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of teamwork and collaboration, and each team’s display of Gracious Professionalism. Through their participation in the only sport where every kid can ‘go pro,’ students experience the excitement of science, engineering, technology, and innovation; build well-rounded life capabilities such as self-confidence, communication, and leadership; and qualify for more than $80 million in college scholarships.

When: Saturday, January 5, 2019 10-10:30 a.m. ET, Local Remarks (LIVE Manchester, N.H. only) 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, Live Broadcast

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Where*: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), 2500 North River Road, Manchester, N.H.
*OPEN TO ALL MEDIA: If you would like to attend as media, please contact Haley Dunn at hdunn@firstinspires.org or Brooke Blew at bblew@firstinspires.org.

— 146 Kickoffs in cities worldwide: U.S. and international FIRST teams will tune in live via Twitch broadcast. Access the live stream via https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires

— To locate teams in your area, visit the FIRST Team search or contact your area’s FIRST Regional Director.

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FIRST will unveil the details of the new 2019 FIRST Robotics Competition game after the speaker program. Students will be allowed to look at the new, full-scale game field and begin to develop strategies for robot construction and game play.

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